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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1951
Page
8
The Phoenix Gazette began publication in 1820 under Phoenix Newspapers, Inc. Eugene C. Pulliam served as president and Simon Casady as publisher. The paper operated from 120 East Van Buren in Phoenix, Arizona, reflecting its status in the capital’s media landscape.
The article argues General MacArthur warned of a potential stalemate in Korea if offensive action is limited. It urges UN authorization to strike Chinese supply lines and Manchuria bases, cites hopes for peace feelers, notes Russian aided Chinese air force, and predicts UN must decide at Paris on extending the war.
The Kefauver committee exposed Betting Commissioner James J. Carroll as a gambler who uses politicians as tools. He walked out of hearings when TV cameras were allowed, avoiding televised exposure. The piece labels him a "bookie" and urges a humbler stance from the prominent local figure.
Don Frederickson, a local war surplus dealer, argues that army surplus cats sold for $1, bought back for $4.30, are not unusual. He notes the same party was the United States government and questions how private firms could stay in business with such mismanaged dealings.
University of Minnesota expert Dr. William E. Peterson urges farmers to soothe cows with kind words and loving talk. He says to treat cows with kid gloves to keep them calm and comfortable, even joking that the cow may respond with a witty retort.
Mayor Udall argues Phoenix is well served by American Airlines and TWA and petitions the Civil Aeronautics Board to allow Eastern Air Lines to add a coast to coast Florida to California route with a Phoenix stopover. The city urges CAB to reconsider a recent decision and support increased competition.
What Others Say highlights the Meteorite Crater, 19 miles west of Winslow, Arizona. It is the world’s largest meteorite crater, nearly a mile wide and 570 feet deep, with a 150 foot rock ridge surrounding it, yet many pass it by due to being 5 miles off U S 66. The scene implies a prehistoric impact of immense scale and urges travelers to visit this remarkable site.
Reprinted editorials discuss how native war cries from the Maoris and American Indians fade as assimilation grows. They note Confederate surrender and Japanese banzai efforts, cautioning GIs against overreliance on psychological warfare and urging adherence to traditional wisdom like keep your powder dry.
Reports from Korea describe plans to employ psychological warfare against Chinese Communists including tiger head paintings on United Nations tanks and a corps commander urging American soldiers to shout translated Chinese phrases such as Run for your life and I will kill you with a sharp blade. The piece notes such measures aim to offset enemy bugles and banzai assaults while boosting morale, comparing to historic battle cries and football cheers.
The piece rebuts claims that the United States Army is underperforming and overstaffed with non combat personnel. It argues U.S. forces would not prosper by mimicking Soviet or Chinese methods, warns against praising brutal peasant mobilization, and emphasizes protecting and properly caring for American soldiers.
Letters to the editor must be written on one side of the paper. Include the writer’s name and street address with signature, but anonymous publication is allowed upon request. Only letters of unusual interest may exceed 300 words.
A Phoenix reader laments higher prices under socialized medicine and recalls paying $1 for similar dental work in Iowa. He notes a $5 charge in Arizona for 25 minutes of chair time and questions licensing education parity, warning of price hikes if socialized care arrives.
General Marshall testified before Congress stating that Western European nations would provide the majority of forces for integrated defense. He noted the United States would maintain about six divisions in Europe, roughly 120,000 personnel, while Korea currently holds about 250,000 U.S. troops. He cited Eisenhower’s role within NATO and emphasized that all NATO members must contribute fully to the undertaking.
By George E. Sokolsky questions whether Eisenhower is employed by the United States or the North Atlantic alliance council and who pays his salary. Marshall notes the US will bear more military and munition production burden, while six ground divisions aim to boost morale. the record leaves unclear why ground troops are sent to Europe beyond morale.
Belgrade reports describe Yugoslavia as a marriage of convenience with communism. Tito is portrayed as a prisoner of his party’s radical wing while the United States balances backing Yugoslavia against Stalinism. The piece details state control of stores and prices, rationing, tax on peasants, and signs of gradual relaxation under reform.
A Phoenix reader urges a shift from calls to arms to a daily community prayer. She recalls church bells at 6 am and 6 pm in her hometown and asks Phoenix to ring bells regularly to remind people to turn to God and seek simple faith.
A reader questions the presidency and a possible war, arguing against sending American soldiers abroad. She asks what is happening in Korea and derides war plans, labeling the gathering sentiment as unclear and criticizing leadership.
The writer argues that U S and European governments misunderstand public sentiment on foreign policy and warns that without broad popular backing no major defense effort can endure. Gallup polls show a majority oppose Korea War expansion, favor truce, and question peace through overwhelming force. The piece cites a Town Hall debate and claims the public distrusts current policy and its aims.
Washington report outlines how Republican factions rally behind General Eisenhower. Sen. James Duff of Pennsylvania emerges as the key organizer, uniting anti-Taft and pro-Eisenhower forces with Duff controlling Pennsylvania’s pivotal convention delegation. Dewey's position remains publicly favorable but distant.
Stewart Alsop outlines a strategy to block Taft for the 1952 nomination through anti Taft strongholds in New York Pennsylvania and California and East and West coast allies. The piece notes Eisenhower may or may not run with Taft’s fate tied to Senator Robert A Taft and questions his willingness to enter politics.
A public health column on heart disease as the leading killer, urging prevention and care. It warns that worry and overwork strain the heart, notes doctors offer prevention and improving treatment, and stresses heart function as a constant, vital pump.
Julian De Vries notes how weekend exercisers may suffer heart strain and outlines bacterial endocarditis causes from infections. He explains treatment limits and praises the American Heart Association for funding research, urging public donations via the red heart charity.
The writer extols old English inns and famed taverns for personality and spirit, compares them with modern eateries, and urges leisurely talk over meals. He recalls inns in Sudebury, Woburn, and Harrisburg, praising places in New Orleans, San Francisco, and San Antonio, then emphasizes cheerful, non business conversation as mental nourishment.
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